What does Naw naw → Right now mean?

Dis vɛri minit → This very minute For example: "A de kam naw naw → I'm coming right now"

Where does the slang word Naw naw → Right now come from?

Naw naw → Right now is a slang term from Sierra Leone. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone and across Africa.

Naw naw → Right now

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Naw naw → Right now

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Dis vɛri minit → This very minute

"A de kam naw naw → I'm coming right now"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone Slang

Naw naw → Right now is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1301 Sierra Leone slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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